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Break vs Continue
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
Controlling loop flow.
Deep explanation
'break' exits the loop entirely. 'continue' skips the rest of the current iteration and jumps to the next.
Real-world example
Stopping a search once the correct user is found.
Common mistakes
- Creating an infinite loop because 'continue' skipped the counter update.
Follow-up questions
- Does break work in nested loops?